Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1801 December 30
Scope and Contents
Received St. George’s favor by Doctor Philip Barraud. Heard by him that St. George, Henry St. George Tucker, Nathaniel Beverley Tucker and sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) recovering health. Also that Fanny (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) and Charles (Carter) well. Barraud saw Polly (Mary Walker Carter) in Alexandria. He is to proceed from Alexandria in packet for Norfolk. Hopes this will find St. George happy in this agreeable Williamsburg society enjoying Christmas and New Year’s frolics. Has not seen John Randolph for several days. This pace unfriendly to social intercourse especially at this season when there is no afternoon and walking in the evenings is unpleasant.
Dates
- Creation: 1801 December 30
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Coalter, John, 1769-1838 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, Henry St. George, 1780-1848 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository